The American School for the Deaf Tigers have not done well against the Lexington School for the Deaf Blue Jays recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. American School for the Deaf welcomed the New Year with a 22-18 win over Lexington School for the Deaf. Given American School for the Deaf's advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 34th in Connecticut, while Lexington School for the Deaf is ranked 804th in New York), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Leading American School for the Deaf to victory were Diana M and Kerializ M. M scored four points along with nine rebounds and three steals, while M scored four points along with six rebounds and four steals. M is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played.
Lexington School for the Deaf's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Skylin Hill, who scored nine points, and Daniela Acosta-Guzman who scored four points. That was a full 50% of Lexington School for the Deaf's points, marking the fifth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
The win made it two in a row for American School for the Deaf and bumps their season record up to 7-11. As for Lexington School for the Deaf, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
American School for the Deaf does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lexington School for the Deaf, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Varsity Opponent at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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